Container ship hit by projectile sinks in Strait of Hormuz, Singapore says
All 21 sailors on the Singapore-flagged GFS Pride were evacuated safely after it was hit by an projectile on Tuesday, maritime authorities say.
BBC News reports: All 21 sailors on the Singapore-flagged GFS Pride were evacuated safely after it was hit by an projectile on Tuesday, maritime authorities say.
This world story centres on Singapore. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Strait of Hormuz and Singapore-flagged GFS Pride.
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